MENU
SEARCHSheriff Chad Chronister says the deputy was on patrol in a high crime area and spotted a car he thought might be stolen.
The Hillsborough County (FL) Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect who fired at one of their sheriff’s deputies early Sunday morning.
Sheriff Chad Chronister told WFLA the deputy was on patrol in a high crime area and spotted a car he thought might be stolen.
“We had a very proactive deputy in a crime area where, in a crime area where there had been some stolen cars and some crime and he took it on himself to start circulating some of the apartment complexes looking for people breaking into cars or possible steal a car. Diligent deputy, knows that something is wrong, does the traffic stop, does a wonderful job of being patient and waiting for backup. Next thing he knows, the driver puts his arm out the window and just fires eight rounds towards him and by the grace of God, none of them struck him,” said Chronister.
The sheriff says the deputy returned fire but was concerned he might hit an innocent person in the car or in one of the surrounding apartments. The suspect left the area, but deputies recovered his car a short distance away.
Whether it’s time to buy a personal patrol light or make the decision for the next department-issued patrol light, what do you need to know? How do you weigh the different variables and make the best choice?
Read More →
Warriors Heart works closely with federal and community partners to expand treatment options for veterans and first responders. By combining specialized clinical care with a peer-driven recovery environment, the program helps warriors rebuild strength, restore relationships, and rediscover purpose.
Read More →
Boots fit differently for men and women, so how are law enforcement boots for women designed differently from those worn by men? In this video, Kyle Ferdyn, of Garmont Tactical, shares all the details.
Read More →
A collaboration between Motorola Solutions and T-Mobile helps deliver uninterrupted situational awareness and access to AI wherever the mission leads, enabled by satellite connectivity for Motorola Solutions' APX NEXT smart radios.
Read More →
Registration is now open for the 2026 Vision FirstNet Users Summit. The Summit is an opportunity to connect with local and federal leaders, specifically the FirstNet Authority, which is hosting a track at the event this year.
Read More →
Tasmanian Tiger has expanded its Modular Load-Carrying System with the new Modular Chest Rig 4xM4 and Modular Chest Rig Pack. Both provide adaptable, low-profile load options for military, law enforcement, and SWAT missions.
Read More →
ZeroEyes has launched three new product categories to extend beyond firearms to address additional acute safety threats and basic security needs. Knife detection and suspect tracking are now also available.
Read More →
GALLS has acquired CMS Uniforms and Equipment, Inc., a prominent regional provider based in Nashville, Tennessee. CMS Uniforms, founded in 2000, has built a reputation for delivering stellar customer service and managing complex uniform programs for more than 670 accounts.
Read More →
Brinc’s new Guardian delivers 24/7 operations, Starlink connectivity, and a robotic charging nest that can swap batteries and change payload configurations without human intervention.
Read More →
The Colorado State Patrol, after analyzing its 2025 struck-by incidents, identified one area for improvement: using traffic cones to provide advanced warning before the cruiser's location. Here is the agency’s final data.
Read More →